Postcode OL1 1SP is located in a major urban area, within the St Mary's ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Oldham Town North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 283.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oldham Town North is £32,655 per year. The nearest station is Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Oldham Town North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 129 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Oldham Town North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 283.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 60.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oldham Town North is £32,655 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 213 ft away from OL1 1SP.
Oldham Town North near OL1 1SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.2 mi | Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £195 per square foot) in St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £175,000 | £225 |
| Terraced | 34 | £138,500 | £181 |
| Flats | 1 | £37,000 | £76 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £47,000 | £110,000 | £64,000 |
| 2017 | — | £95,000 | £66,500 |
| 2018 | — | £106,250 | £70,000 |
| 2019 | £92,298 | £109,950 | £75,000 |
| 2020 | £81,816 | £114,950 | £75,000 |
| 2021 | £72,500 | £128,500 | £101,000 |
| 2022 | £85,000 | £107,500 | £115,000 |
| 2023 | — | £151,500 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £69,000 | £190,000 | £117,000 |
| 2025 | — | £156,500 | £135,000 |
| 2026 | £37,000 | £207,500 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £76 | £134 | £81 |
| 2017 | — | £120 | £77 |
| 2018 | — | £148 | £86 |
| 2019 | £343 | £146 | £87 |
| 2020 | £247 | £173 | £94 |
| 2021 | £89 | £170 | £129 |
| 2022 | £104 | £166 | £136 |
| 2023 | — | £256 | £125 |
| 2024 | £160 | £218 | £141 |
| 2025 | — | £218 | £172 |
| 2026 | £76 | £255 | £181 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL1 1SP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2025 | 18, Waterloo Street, Oldham, OL1 1SQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 36, Bow Street, Oldham, OL1 1SJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | (Back) Calderhead, 76, Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 1SR | Flats | Leasehold | £55,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 135, Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1TE | Other | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 5, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1QN | Other | Freehold | £345,000 |
In the OL1 1SP postcode area, located within Oldham Town North, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL1 1SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Riga Supermarket | Bradshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 3SL | Walking directions to Riga Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Polski Sklep International Food Store | 103 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3SY | Walking directions to Polski Sklep International Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Rania Mini Market | 33 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3RZ | Walking directions to Rania Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Teti Afro Caribbean Foods | 143-145 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3TH | Walking directions to Teti Afro Caribbean Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 60 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1DJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL1 1SP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sonny Shah Arstan
St Mary's - Elected 7 May 2026
Debbie Abrahams
Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL1 1SP records about 284 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL1 1SP in Oldham Town North is £150,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL1 1SP, including Westwood Boys School (Good), Future Finders Employability College (Requires improvement) and The Springboard Project. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL1 1SP is Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink), about 294 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL1 1SP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 129 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL1 1SP is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sonny Shah Arstan (The Oldham Group Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.